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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 955.31 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 955.31 and 328.82 is: 493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 955.31 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/955.31 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 955.31 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 314,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,123.39/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.12

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